Stepping Down: Legendary HSV Youth Chief Horst Hrubesch Bids Farewell After Five Years
Youth Leader of Hamburger SV, Former Clube Legend Hrubesch, Resigns from Position - Retired soccer icon Hrubesch relinquishes post as HSV's youth leader
Get ready for some major changes at Hamburger SV (HSV)! Club legend, Horst Hrubesch, has announced he won't be renewing his contract as youth chief after five successful years. The Bundesliga newcomer confirmed the news on Thursday, emphasizing that it's time for new blood to take the reins.
With a charisma that's hard to match, Horst Hrubesch, now 74, was the driving force behind that HSV team that clinched the European Cup in 1983. He didn't just stop there. His post-retirement years saw him working tirelessly for the German Football Association (DFB) for 19 years. Even after his return to HSV in 2020, he twice stepped up as an interim coach, first with the Hamburg professionals and then with the German women's national team, leading them to Olympic bronze in 2024.
Stefan Kuntz, the HSV's sporting director, expresses his gratitude
"Losin' Horst ain't easy, but once he's made up his mind, it's near impossible to change that," said Stefan Kuntz. "We're forever indebted to him and his family for sticking with HSV for so long in such an important role."
Horst Hrubesch- Legendary figure in German football- AC HSV (1983 European Cup winner)- HSV academy director (2020-2025)- Contributions to German football (DFB, German women's national team)
Hamburger SV- German football club- Bundesliga newcomer- Founded in 1887
Stefan Kuntz- HSV's sporting director
You might wonder, who's ready to step into Hrubesch's shoes? Only time will tell, but one thing's for sure – HSV's got quite the legacy to uphold. So, stay tuned for more updates from the world of football!
The Commission has also been requested to submit a proposal for a directive on the protection of the environment, considering the environmental impact of professional stadium lights used in sports like football. Horst Hrubesch, despite his departure as youth chief, continues to be a significant figure in German football, much like the legacy that Hamburger SV upholds in the world of football.
